Magik’s Dragons Hit the Street with Dragons Love Tacos Feb. 28
Take a ‘Taco’ Tour with Magik’s Dragons on Tour This Spring
Within the theatre world, “the present should go on,” even when there is no such thing as a theatre. Magik Theatre, San Antonio’s premier theatre firm for younger audiences, is happy to serve up a tasty answer to that very dilemma as their iconic Beethoven Corridor venue undergoes renovations in early 2026. Beginning February 28, San Antonians can devour Magik’s in style manufacturing Dragons Love Tacos, primarily based on the best-selling e-book by Adam Rubin, at certainly one of three native phases. Audiences in search of a much bigger, badder play can comply with Magik on the Street to schedule a touring efficiency of Purple Using Hood, Allison Gregory’s dynamic retelling of the traditional folktale, accessible to e-book at any location with house for a small stage and ideal for instructional and family-friendly occasions. Busy households may even add a contact of Magik to Valentine’s Day, with a profit that treats youngsters to crafts and leisure whereas their grownups get pleasure from a romantic dinner, and summer season break, when the theatre will reopen simply in time to carry again its blockbuster day camps.
DRAGONS ARE FLYING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU
In step with Magik’s mission to make skilled kids’s theatre accessible, the corporate is happy to stage Dragons Love Tacos at three areas round San Antonio this Spring. In late February, the manufacturing lands on the Carver Heart’s intimate Jo Lengthy Theatre in Dignowity Hill. Spring Break can be an entire lot spicier with Dragons Love Tacos at Texas A&M College San Antonio’s auditorium in mid-March. The “residency on the street” concludes at San Pedro Playhouse’s Russell Hill Rogers Theatre in early Could.
‘However wait!’ these conversant in the story would possibly suppose, ‘that e-book is only some pages lengthy. How can it entertain an viewers for an entire hour?’ It’s true that Dragons Love Tacos’ premise is easy: a boy and his canine throw a taco get together for dragons that goes up in flames because of some tongue-tingling salsa. However the of us at Magik have been cooking up some spicy surprises to beef up the stage adaptation and make the e-book’s illustrations fly off the web page, together with all-new forged, costumes and choreography. Directing the play, Angie Hernandez brings the taco-loving story to life with epic dragons, fiery particular results and zany power. “I would like the viewers to really feel like they’re a part of the managed chaos of this dragon taco get together. By all our motion and choreography, one factor is obvious: partying with dragons is rarely boring.”
For tickets and extra data, go to MagikTheatre.org. Reductions for senior residents, first responders, army, educators, school college students and youngsters can be found in any respect areas, as are offers on four-packs of tickets.
Jo Lengthy Theatre on the Carver Group Cultural Heart
Tackle: 226 N Hackberry, San Antonio, TX 78202
Efficiency Dates & Occasions: Saturday, February 28, at 2:00 p.m.; Sunday, March 1, at 3:00 p.m.
Ticket Data: Tickets will be bought on-line at Ticketmaster (be aware: on-line gross sales embody relevant Ticketmaster charges) or in-person on the venue for an extra $2 service charge.
Texas A&M College-San Antonio
Tackle: 1 College Means, San Antonio, TX 78224
Efficiency Dates & Occasions: Thursday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m.; Friday, March 13, at 2:00 p.m.; Saturday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m.; Sunday, March 15, at 3:00 p.m.
Ticket Data: Tickets can be found for buy on-line at MagikTheatre.org or by calling the field workplace at (210) 227-2751.
Russell Hill Rogers Theatre at The San Pedro Playhouse
Tackle: 800 W. Ashby Place, San Antonio, TX 78212
Efficiency Dates & Occasions: Saturday, Could 2, at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, Could 3, at 3:00 p.m.
Ticket Data: Tickets can be found for buy solely on-line at MagikTheatre.org by calling the field workplace at (210) 227-2751.
INVITE RED RIDING HOOD TO VISIT
You don’t want to like dragons or tacos to catch Magik round city this Spring. The truth is, from February 2 by means of the tip of July*, it’s simpler than ever to carry Magik Theatre to you with expanded dates for his or her touring manufacturing of Purple Using Hood. Not simply accessible to varsities, Magik’s touring reveals will be produced indoors or open air for any group looking for out family-friendly leisure to reinforce their occasion or programming, so long as there’s room for a 20’ x 20’ stage. And also you’ll wish to welcome on this contemporary, humorous retelling of Little Purple Using Hood’s saga with the Massive, Unhealthy Wolf. “We method the present like a shared journey—for the actors and the viewers,” says director Devon Moreno, “Alison Gregory’s script is stuffed with twists that problem what we expect we all know concerning the traditional story. Simply while you suppose you understand what’s coming subsequent, particularly should you bear in mind Purple Using Hood from your personal childhood, she takes it in a very surprising path.” Alongside the best way, audiences will marvel at costume quickchanges, prop transformations and interactive elements that highlight inventive collaboration and spark loads of post-show discussions. Little ones needn’t fear, the scariest factor about this wolf would possibly simply be his ego. E mail information@magiktheatre.org or name (210) 227-2751 to study extra and schedule a present. Magik On the Street touring reveals are eligible for grants protecting as much as 50 p.c of the reserving charge by means of Texas Fee on the Arts.
*Magik on the Street performances should not accessible March 7-15, Could 23-31
Households wishing to see a public efficiency of Purple Using Hood ought to mark their calendars for Valentine’s Day, when the group will host its All of the Love, All of the Magik profit all afternoon at Cherrity Bar. Whereas dad and mom get pleasure from a romantic meal, youngsters can be entertained by music, face portray, performances and extra, plus raffles and different surprises. Ten p.c of proceeds go towards scholarships for Magik’s in style summer season day camps.
All of the Love, All of the Magik
Tackle: Cherrity Bar, 302 Montana Road, San Antonio, TX 78203
Date & Time: Saturday, February 14, 12 – 5 p.m.
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THE POWER OF MAGIKAL THINKING
Final yr, prolonged public building tasks proper exterior of Magik’s residence in Beethoven Corridor had an outsized impact on ticket gross sales to the theatre’s mainstage productions, creating an unexpected funding hole. Fortunately, the group rallied across the performing arts pillar and raised simply over the $300,000 essential to hold Magik and its mission of inspiring kids by means of dwell, literature-based theatre going robust. The theatre plans to reopen simply in time for Magik Summer season Camps, operating from June 1 – August 7 for rising kindergarten by means of twelfth grade college students. With upgraded seats, new HVAC and extra ADA-compliant options, Magik’s longtime mainstage can be extra accessible and comfy than ever! Within the meantime, catch the theatre firm round city and stay-tuned for the brand new season announcement.
MAGIK THEATRE
A skilled theatre for younger audiences established in 1994, Magik Theatre’s mission is to create theatrical experiences that ignite creativeness, spark curiosity, encourage empathy, and foster a lifetime love of studying in younger individuals. For extra data, go to magiktheatre.org, or Fb, Instagram and Twitter @TheMagikTheatre.
